Pacific S-20, Инструкция по эксплуатации и каталог запасных частей

Страница: 22 / 57

22
MAINTENANCE
END OF SHIFT
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Based on research and experience, batteries are the number one nuisance issue and drive a high cost of ownership if not properly maintained.
With the S-20, you can select from two types of batteries: wet, lead acid or sealed, maintenance-free AGM.
WET, LEAD ACID BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Wet batteries, by definition, need water to store energy and protect the internal lead plates. According to the supplier, here are
important things to remember for a proper battery watering process:
1. Do not let the plates get exposed to air. This will corrode the plates
2. Do not fill the water level to the cap. This causes the battery to overflow acid, consequently losing capacity and causing a corrosive mess
3. Use distilled or deionized water only
STEP BY STEP BATTERY WATERING PROCEDURE
Battery watering frequency depends upon usage, but the best practice would be to check weekly. Batteries should be fully charged prior to
watering. Refer to the Charging segment of this manual for charging instructions. Once charging is completed, open the vent caps and look
inside the fill wells. Add distilled water until the electrolyte level is approximately 1/8 in (3.2 mm) below the bottom of the fill well. Clean and
replace the vent caps.
HYDROLINK® BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM
HydroLink® is a series of specialized battery caps, tubes and a hand pump that formulates a single-point
battery watering. There is no need to check or fill individual battery cells with this accessory.
HydroLink® comes with an independent, non-mechanical water level indicator that is simple to read. A
white indicator means that the battery needs water and a black indicator means that the battery has
enough water.
After the batteries are charged and the operator has identified that the batteries are low with the indicator,
place the feed hose into a reservoir of distilled water and compress the hand-pump until it becomes hard to
squeeze. This indicates that all the battery cells are filled to the proper level.
HydroLink® battery watering sytem
WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard. Batteries emit Hydrogen gas. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep battery compartment
open when charging.
For safety, when cleaning batteries, wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with battery acid. CAUTION: